Swimmer's itch, a red pimply rash, is an allergic reaction to microscopic parasites. The parasites burrow into the skin of humans and animals after contact with contaminated water, with children more ...

Swimmer's itch symptoms include tingling, burning, itching, reddish pimples, and small blisters. The rash usually clears up on its own within a week, but home treatments and prescriptions can offer ...

Officials in coastal and lakeside municipalities in several parts of the country have issued alerts about “swimmer’s itch” in recent weeks, perhaps prompting a few would-be beachgoers to rethink their ...